One of the biggest questions facing libertarianism in America is what exactly libertarianism means.
Sunday Essay: On Ben Folds, and the Things We Aren’t
No. 42
Will the Free Market Stop Climate Change?
Serious question.
The New Counting Crows Single, “Elevator Boots,” Feels Like Old Times
New music from our favorites.
America’s Professional Leagues Are Already Super Leagues
A week later, one thing still evidently needs clearing up.
Sunday Essay: On Growing Up
No. 41
Who Do We Cancel Now?
Don’t Cancel Me, Bro! is reaching its obvious destination.
Good.
Guilty on all counts.
Sunday Essay: On April, the Cruellest Month
No. 40
Numbers on Diminishing American Religiosity
Americans who are not part of a religious congregation are the majority for the first time ever.
We Didn’t Always Have a Federal Income Tax
The institution is, in some senses, relatively new.
How Dangerous Are Traffic Stops for Police?
Some numbers.
The Latest Traffic Stop Death Appears So Clearly Avoidable
There are complicated factors around these in general, and there are complicated factors with this one, but there is a factor here that is as simple as they come.
Sunday Essay: On Austin—My Austin
No. 39
What Makes a Banger a Banger, and Other 2000’s Bangers Bracket Thoughts
What’s on the mind of the editor-in-chief as we approach the midpoint of the 2000’s Bangers Bracket.
The Covid Death Undercount Still Exists, But Not as Meaningfully
The true toll of Covid is higher than we acknowledge, but not by orders of magnitude anymore.
How Rich Is the United States?
The best metric available.
So You’re Telling Me 60 Minutes Might Have Lied?
Color me shocked.